Jerry Becker

I fell in love with jazz at the age of 13 or so when my brother-in-lawplayed a Dave Brubeck record for me. I had been playing saxophoneand clarinet and I begged my teacher to teach me how to play jazz.

In college I had a jazz radio show also called "Now's the Time" withthe same theme song by Charlie Parker. So this is the second timearound (many years later!). On my show I play a variety of jazz withemphasis on the saxophone. I like to introduce my audience to some ofthe lesser known players. I also celebrate jazz musicians' birthdaysand do an occasional interview.

I was a lawyer in Berkeley, CA specializing in labor and employmentlaw before retiring to Santa Fe 12 years ago. I play saxophone in myjazz quartet and the Los Alamos Big Band.

I am happily married with two grown sons, three granddaughters and agrandson on the way.